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Jazz singer, and FANS award recipient, Dee Daniels posed beside West Van portrait artist Elizabeth Smily who was proud to display her portrait of Dee in the lobby.

They call themselves the "three art divas". From left: NV Chamber's Debbie Tardiff, WV Library's art coordinator Anne Greenwell and West Van's visual arts coordinator Ruth Payne.

Volunteer Judy Crone (left) partnered with North Van Rec staff member Debbie Jones to welcome guests and hand out programs.

North Van City councillor Barbara Perrault, seen here with husband, retired senator Ray Perrault, is also the FANS chairman.

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FANS honouree Lyle Sopel is a very talented artist. Guests saw his beautiful jade sculpture as they entered the theatre.

Tiffany Konings got a big kiss from stage manager Scott Barnes who, apparently, won a prize hidden inside one of those NS News balloons.

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They're big recording artists with fans all over the world. Spirit of the West consists of musicians Hugh McMillan (from left), Geoffrey Kelly, Vince Ditrich and John Mann.

The lovely and beautiful "Divas Reunion" trio, consisting of Tammy Weis (from left), Laura Crema and Karin Plato, were a thrill to behold.

Master of Ceremonies Jim Byrnes (centre) is a famous actor and musician in his own right. He teamed up with Cap College musicians Sean Cronin and Morgan Childs to get the show rolling.

Rumour has it that North Van City planner Richard White is running for school board re-election. Surrounded by beautiful ladies, namely Pat Doucet (from left), Angela Haff and Anne Marie White, how can he lose?

Library board member Patrician Charter (from left), met up with fashion designer Jill Davis, North Van City's Gary Young and Rec staff member Mike Hocevar during the reception.